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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Can the pandemic spur action on climate change? | Inside Story” – below is their description.
Five years ago, world leaders signed the Paris Climate Agreement to cut carbon emissions and stop global temperature rises.
However, the last five years have been the warmest on record.
The coronavirus pandemic is providing some hope of a green, climate-led recovery.
In collaboration with the UN Environment Programme’s Champions of the Earth award, we look at how even the smallest actions can trigger global change.
Presenter: Amanda Burrell
Guests:
Inger Andersen – Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme
Dr. Fabian Leendertz – UN Champions of the Earth award recipient
Mindy Lubber – UN Champions of the Earth award recipient
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In This Story: Climate Change
Climate Change is the name commonly given to the notion that the Earth is undergoing a changing climate as a result of human activity, including notable leaders, scientists and naturalists including Sir David Attenborough.
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- a high temperature (e.g. head feels warm to the touch)
- shortness of breath (if this is abnormal for the individual, or increased)
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